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reassured

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌɹiəˈʃʊɹd// UK //ɹˌiːəʃjˈɔːd// re·as·sured

adj. feeling less worried because someone has told you that everything is okay. You feel this when your doubts or fears go away.

adj. feeling a restoration of confidence or a reduction in anxiety after receiving comfort or confirmation. Often used predicatively after linking verbs such as 'feel', 'seem', or 'look'.


SIMPLE

I felt reassured after talking to the doctor.

CONTEXTUAL

The pilot's calm voice over the intercom left the passengers feeling reassured despite the heavy turbulence.

COMPLEX

Investors felt reassured by the central bank's swift intervention, which signaled a commitment to maintaining market stability during the sudden economic downturn.

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Often followed by the preposition 'by' or a 'that' clause.

Pitfall

I am reassure about the newsI am reassured by the newsWhen describing a person's state of mind, the past participle form 'reassured' must be used as an adjective.

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